Course handbook
Description
The course deals with the law governing the formation, content and termination of employment relationships. The complex body of federal and state statutes which regulate paid work relationships, as well as common law rules, will be examined.
This course is not available to students who have successfully completed LEGL2004 or LEGL3111.
Availability2020 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Semester 2 - 2020
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate developed knowledge and critical understanding of the complex body of law which governs the employment relationship;
2. Critically evaluate policies which underpin this body of law;
3. Critically analyse the evolving nature of employment law;
4. Make judgments in the application of rules of law
Content
The topics to be covered are:
- Introduction to Employment Law in Australia
- The constitutional framework
- Distinguishing employment contracts from other legal arrangements for getting work done
- Overview of sources of law for determining employment rights and obligations
- Minimum statutory entitlements
- Awards
- Enterprise agreements
- Remuneration and leave
- Loyalty, control, performance management and discipline
- Unfair work practices
- Enforcement of obligations and dispute resolutions
- Termination of employment contracts
- Unlawful and unfair dismissal
Assumed knowledge
LAWS1010, LAWS1011, LAWS1020, LAWS1021, LAWS2030, LAWS3040, and LAWS3041.
Assessment items
Formal Examination: Examination
Written Assignment: Two written assignments
Contact hours
Newcastle City Precinct
Seminar
Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per Week for Full Term